Romania Economy Grows 2.1 Percent in Third Quarter

The National Institute of Statistics reported that Romania's economy grew by 2.1 percent in the third quarter of 2026 compared to the previous quarter. This quarterly increase occurred despite a broader downward trend for the year; the economy contracted by 0.3 percent in unadjusted terms and 1 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis during the first nine months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.

As part of its reporting, the agency recalculated seasonally adjusted quarterly GDP series, which revised the first-quarter 2026 figure to a 0.3 percent contraction. The agency noted that these series are recalculated quarterly in accordance with European practice.

These figures follow a revised outlook from the National Commission for Strategy and Prognosis. In a forecast released in late October, the commission lowered its full-year 2026 economic projection to a 0.4 percent contraction, reversing a previous forecast that had predicted 0.1 percent growth.